| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $156.99 | 5.359% | $165.4031 | $165.40 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.60 | 7.542% | $197.4471 | $197.45 | $197.45 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.68 | 12.226% | $197.1586 | $197.16 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.69 | 3.426% | $253.0731 | $253.07 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.41 | 6.358% | $86.586 | $86.59 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.86 | 8.307% | $89.7432 | $89.74 | $89.75 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.74 | 8.871% | $256.6525 | $256.65 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.97 | $1,246.0636 | $1,246.06 | $1,246.05 | $1,246.10 | |